The city of Marysville is getting tougher on panhandling after a new ordinance passed the city council during their meeting on Oct. 13. The ordinance will prohibit all panhandling at nighttime, prohibit panhandling at highway on and off-ramps and...

The Marysville/Tulalip branch of the Salvation Army moved into a greatly expanded community center where they held their ribbon cutting and dedication on Oct. 18. The local Salvation Army last year se...

Marysville’s mandatory garbage policy has some environmentally conscious residents frustrated with their required garbage bill, which they receive even when they don’t use the service. Although the city has had mandatory garbage service for many...

There's just one Lee brother left on this year's roster, and eight freshmen, but the Grace Academy Eagle's soccer team refuses to slow down or dampen their goals. Defeating Shoreline Christian last we...

Homecoming went according to script for Marysville-Pilchuck last weekend. Austin Joyner scored early and often, the defense held firm against Arlington's impressive offense, and the stage is set for t...

Arlington Boy's tennis: The Eagles fell to Everett early last week but topped Marysville-Getchell to close its regular season with a 5-5 record. The 3A North Tournament began yesterday afternoon and...

A public hearing was held Monday, when Arlington City Council took input on a proposed EMS levy rate increase to the maximum allowed 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. While the voters' approval of the levy lid lift this spring set the price of t...

Candidates in several important upcoming races faced off during an Arlington Chamber of Commerce meeting at a candidate’s forum on Oct. 14. The eight campaigners, including candidates for Snohomish County Executive, the U.S. Congress seat for...

Nearby trails and outdoor destinations in the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest will become more accessible for locals once the Suiattle River Road reopens on Oct. 25. The road, also known as Forest Service Road 26, has been closed to motorized tr...

A group of local friends have organized a 5K walk/run to fundraise for the American Cancer Society for cancer research and programs supporting those fighting cancer. “Some of the organizing committee members have been friends since elementary...

The Sweat Shop in Arlington is hosting A Pink Halloween on Friday, Oct. 24 in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The festivities include raffle baskets, activities and games, fun workouts, great food and a special Halloween performance by...

Fifth graders at Marysville's Grove Elementary got a visit from U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen, their representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, on Oct. 13. The Grove Elementary students were...

Last week there were shootings all over North Snohomish County. A 43-year-old Granite Falls man started his morning by shooting up the Granite Falls Police Department on Thursday, Oct. 16. After firing several rounds there he headed to Lake Stevens...

U.S. Congressman Rick Larsen got into an Arlington High School apron on Oct. 14 to serve local students lunch and learn about the school's food programs. Arlington High School has made efforts in rece...

The wait is over and love is in the air! Once again, the Arlington High School drama department will stage an outstanding production for our community. John Cariani’s Almost, Maine is quickly approaching and will be premiering in the Byrnes Perform...

Aug. 3, 1940 – Oct. 8, 2014 Gary was born in Nebraska in 1940 to Floyd and Thelma Barber. He moved with his family to Oregon first before settling in Washington state in 1950. He enlisted in the Coast Guard in his early 20's before settling down...

Daryl Everett Griffith, age 74, passed away on October 13, 2014, in Stanwood, Washington with his family by his side. Daryl was the most loving, caring man and that's what made his wife fall in love...